The Deepings School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of English to join its thriving English department. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire students across KS3 and KS4, delivering high-quality lessons that foster a love for literature and language.
Candidates must hold a good relevant degree, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and have teaching experience at KS3 and KS4. Strong subject and curriculum knowledge is essential to ensure engaging and effective learning experiences.
The Deepings School is committed to professional development and offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
Apply today to join a school dedicated to helping every student thrive!
About Deepings School
The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant and growing community in South Lincolnshire. The school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust dedicated to creating ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The students at The Deepings School play a central role in shaping the school’s values. They were the driving force behind establishing the core principles of Kindness, Respect, and Ambition, recognizing these as essential to their success in both academic and extracurricular activities. The staff share this enthusiasm and are equally ambitious for the students, striving to support them in every aspect of their education.
Committed to the vision that “Every Student Thrives and Feels Valued,” the staff work diligently to ensure that all students achieve beyond their expectations. Through a culture of ambition and aspiration, the school fosters an environment where students can excel throughout their secondary education.
The Deepings School is on a rapid journey of improvement, building strong foundations to create an ambitious, thriving learning environment for the community and beyond. As a welcoming school, it is eager to share its progress, and its website offers further insight into its ongoing development.
Position: English Teacher
Salary: Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
About the Role
The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff, and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.
Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.
We are excited to have this opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of English to join The Deepings School.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in the allocated classes. To promote good progress and outcomes by students.
Main Responsibilities
To achieve success, the postholder will meet or exceed their appraisal targets.
All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Teaching & Learning:
- To teach, according to their educational need, students assigned to you in the allocated classes
- To plan and prepare courses and lessons
- Set and mark work carried out by the student in school and elsewhere
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students
- Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned to you
- Communicate and consult with parents/carers of students
- Communicate and co-operate with external agencies
- Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
- Participate in arrangements made for the appraisal or review of your performance
- Review from time to time your methods of teaching and programmes of work
- Participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development as a teacher and undertake training and professional development which aims to meet needs identified in planning and review statements
- Maintain discipline and good order among students in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Control and oversee the use of books and other resources provided for class usage
- To maintain up to date subject knowledge
- To participate and contribute to meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
- Register the attendance of students
- To take such part as may be required of you in the review, development and management of activities related to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
- Deploy and supervise Teaching Assistants provided to support students in your allocated classes.
- To promote high standards of literacy, regardless of specialist subject.
- To cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current STPCD
Qualifications:
- Good relevant degree
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Relevant personal development (desirable)
- Teaching experience across KS3 and KS4
- Excellent and up to date subject knowledge
- Excellent and up to date curriculum knowledge
- Able to teach KS5 (unless stated as essential in the post details) (Desirable)
- Evidence of a wider contribution to school life (Desirable)
- Personal qualities
- Enthusiastic and a committed teacher
- Excellent classroom practice
- Ability to motivate, inspire and challenge students
- Confident ICT user
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise self
- Passion for the subject
- Commitment to raising standards
- Calm, flexible, dependable and reliable
- Good team player
- Commitment to own further development
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Good interpersonal skills
- Adaptable to change
- Committed to inclusive, comprehensive education
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of young people
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English
Benefits:
- Visa sponsorship available
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To learn more and apply, visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Application Deadline
February 20th, 2025